Urias Family Globe of Death
Originally from Brazil, The Urias family built their first motorcycle globe in 1912 and began performing all around the world, winning countless awards showing their daredevil skills riding their motorcycles 45 to 50 miles per hour all around and upside down in a 16 foot steel sphere. Through 5 generations the Urias have innovated and accomplished many firsts in this daredevil act, including first to have 3 motorcycles riding inside simultaneously, first to have a lady in the middle of all the chaos, and first motorcycle globe to perform with Ringling Brothers Circus.
Often referred to as the first family of the Globe Of Death, The Urias stunt performance features the only 4th generation Globe stunt riders in the world, Erwin and Melvin Urias who are joined by the number 1 female rider in the world Olga Loca, and with stunt woman extraordinaire Jodie Urias bravely standing in the middle of the motorcycle madness. In keeping with tradition the Urias family has the only 5th generation rider Geovi Urias as the fourth motorcycle in the cage to add to all the excitement. These daredevils continue the family tradition of being the best and performing at the top events and entertainment venues around the world.
The family’s Original Globe of Death has been showcased at The “Harley Davidson Museum” in their exhibit called “Daredevils a Century of Spine-Tingling Spectacles”. This motorcycle spectacular has performed at EDC Las Vegas, and the Urias have been seen in the feature film “A Place Beyond The Pines”. Recently performing on “The Chainsmokers” World War Joy concert tour and in Grammy Winner “Bad Bunny” music video “Yo Visto Asi”. The Urias Family will continue to bring their excellence in the Globe of Death to entertain audiences everywhere!
First Generation Circus Performer Jodie Urias, unlike the rest of the Urias daredevils, did not come from an entertainment background. She is a first generation circus performer. She got her start at the age of 19 when she left home for a “summer job” with Carson and Barnes Circus. She practiced an aerial act called the Spanish web and auditioned for the show just 2 weeks after she began training. She had her first performance the day after the audition. By the end of the summer, Jodie had been offered a contract to perform with the circus for a full season. She performed with a partner in an act called the “Aerial Cradle” and she worked in the shows productions; riding elephants and the Spanish web. She also had her very own solo act on the Single Trapeze. Jodie has become a premier performer on the Aerial Lyra aka Aerial Hoop and the Silks/ Chiffons. Jodie is also the Daring women who stands in the middle of the Urias Globe of Death as motorcycles race around her coming within mere inches of her body .
Duo Surnina
Originally starting out competing in sports acrobatics, Sisters, Olga and Mariya Surnina, have been performing acrobatics and aerial artistry together since they were little girls growing up in Kazakhstan, and then showcasing their skills all around the world. Recently coming back together, they have created an incredibly original act, combining contortion, hand balancing and dance, and moving together as one, as only sisters could. Amazing audiences at entertainment events all over the world, Duo Surnina are at their best displaying their strength, flexibility, balance and beauty!
